Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Graylen Gatewood
Revamp a standard BLT with a spread of pimento cheese, toasted under a broiler until bubbling, and layered with crisp bacon and tart fried green tomatoes.
Recipe information
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
¾
cup shredded mozzarella
¾
cup shredded sharp cheddar
¼
cup mayonnaise
2
oz. cream cheese, room temperature
2
Tbsp. chopped roasted red pepper
½
tsp. hot pepper sauce
¼
tsp. garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4
ciabatta rolls, split
8
slices bacon, cooked until crisp
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Preparation
Step 1
Mix mozzarella, cheddar, mayonnaise, cream cheese, roasted pepper, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a medium bowl; season with salt.
Step 2
Preheat broiler. Spread cut sides of each roll with pimiento cheese. Place rolls, pimiento cheese side up, on a baking sheet and broil until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Build sandwiches with rolls, cooked bacon, and fried green tomatoes.
Do ahead: Pimiento cheese can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
Nutrition Per Serving
4 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 1070 Fat (g) 64 Saturated Fat (g) 16 Cholesterol (mg) 160 Carbohydrates (g) 89 Dietary Fiber (g) 6 Total Sugars (g) 12 Protein (g) 37 Sodium (mg) 1770